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Music producer Demetrius Lee Stewart—also known as Shawty Redd—was in the Henry County Jail Saturday on a murder charge. Stewart was arrested Friday after he allegedly shot a man during an argument at Stewart’s home in Hampton….Stewart, an Atlanta-based record producer, rapper, and songwriter, has earned accolades for his work with artists Snoop Dogg, Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane.

In the early morning of New Year’s day while Demetrius Stewart professionally known as Shawty Redd, was at his home with another individual, who was not an intruder was also there. An argument ensued between Shawty Redd and this individual. in which this individual threaten violence against Shawty Redd. Shawty Redd feared his life and felt his life was in jeopardy and retrieved his firearm for self-defense. As a result an individual was shot and killed. Immediately, thereafter Shawty Redd went to the Henry County Police Department and surrender himself. At approximately, 5:30 PM crime scene units were seen leaving Shawty Redd house in Henry County.

Shawty Redd is schedule for an arraignment at 8:30 AM at Henry County Jail located at 120 Henry Parkway McDonough Georgia 30253 At this point no bond has been issued.